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Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.
Emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in times of disaster.
Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.
Assists in managing Homeland Security Programs for Lt. Governor.
Disaster planning for efficient operations during disasters.
Liaison between emergency operations agencies and city-county executives.
Maintains the EOC for use at any time.
Develops and maintains the city-county warning systems.
Trains severe storm spotters and coordinates storm watch operations.
Coordinates four-wheel-drive medical personnel transport blizzard operations.
Plans and conducts various types of training exercises.
Instructs and assists the general public in disaster procedure.
Administers the federal Population Protection Program.
Assists schools, hospitals, nursing homes, business and industry in developing and implementing disaster plans.
Manages and directs Homeland Security funds.
Provides public health services to the residents of Boone County. Services include blood pressure screening, case management for the Frail Elderly, communicable disease control, care for yourself program (cancer screening program), emergency preparedness planning, immunization clinics, communicable disease control links, and Iowa Department of Public Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in times of disaster.
Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.
Assists in managing Homeland Security Programs for Lt. Governor.
Works closely with fire, rescue, and law enforcement.
Detects and respond to emerging threats, including influenza outbreaks, food borne illnesses, and biological terrorist events. Includes the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), which supports community efforts to utilize local medical and health volunteers during emergencies and at other times of community need.
Emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in times of disaster.
Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.
Assists in managing Homeland Security Programs for Lt. Governor.
Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.
Emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in times of disaster.
Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.
Assists in managing Homeland Security Programs for Lt. Governor.
Provides emergency healthcare preparedness planning and prevention.
Provides the emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.
Emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in times of disaster.
Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.
Assists in managing Homeland Security Programs for Lt. Governor.
Provides services for those affected by natural or man-made disaster (i.e. single family fires, tornadoes, floods) by supplying immediate food, shelter, and clothing. Sets up shelters, mass care during large-scale disasters.
Recruits, trains, and engages a pool of competent volunteers to both educate members of the public regarding disaster preparedness and to respond and serve vulnerable members of the community during times of crisis.
Emergency planning management and disaster-related services for natural, technical, and human disasters. Warning notification to the public for extreme weather and homeland security threats. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards.
Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.
Adult immunization clinic including vaccines for immigration, work, and/or school. (Call for an appointment and for current fees.)
Vaccine program for children up to 18 years of age.
WIC nutritional program provides supplemental food.
Breastfeeding information and education.
Environmental health safety and surety - air, food, and water inspection and contamination issues (complaints and questions). Natural and infectious disease information, such as West Nile virus, insect bites, etc.
Emergency preparedness and response for bioterrorism threats (chemical, biological, and nuclear), mass immunization clinics, strategic national stockpile, volunteer opportunities.
Public health information.
Other services include:
- Family Stabilization/central navigation
- Community Health Workers
- Family-Centered Coaching
- Childhood Lead testing
- Household lead mitigation
- HIV testing
- STI tracking and prevention
- Obesity and Diabetes Prevention
- Minority Health Initiative
- Dental screenings (primarily children)